I have coded the Acme F system from Professional Stock Trading by Mark Conway and done some <i>preliminary</i> backtesting. Acme F is a Float...
Yesterday I got the Acme M System coded, using my modified position sizing algorithm. The main difference is that my algorithm won't return more...
I entered the Acme R (Rectangle Breakout) and Trade Manager systems, along with all their supporting functions, into TradeStation over the...
Please excuse the formatting - the bullets are one level deep and the little o's are two levels deep....
We used my buddy's custom TradeStation strategy. My TradeStation learning has been going pretty well. I entered the position sizing function...
The "test" was an optimization. That function runs a strategy using a range of inputs. We optimized for 3 inputs, which created a total of just...
The screen isn't really an issue, it is more of a shame. Eventually I may get a bigger screen (something that supports 1600x1200), but that is...
System Overview (Updated) The system consists of the tools and rules used to govern trading, providing a framework for specific trading...
So I got TradeStation up and running, and it looks pretty decent. I deposited $7k for now - again I won't actually be trading this account until...
Good news, my TradeStation account is now active so I can begin coding and testing. I'll post again after I get the core system up. Thanks,...
OK good, thanks for the feedback everyone. It is true we are about to turn the corner and get into code and stop being so theoretical. The...
Review Here are the main points to be reviewed: System Integrity Execution Integrity System Effectiveness Account Correctness System...
Learning Example: Active Capital $100,000 Purchase Price $100 Initial Stop $95 Fill Price $101 Trading Cost $10 Target Risk Percent: 1%...
I plan on using TradeStation on a Mac through Parallels. I'll try to remember to post an update once I have it going. If you want to check in on...
In defense of bonds, if you have ever been involved with a corporate dispute you know that naming the compant/corporation can be a big no-no. It...
If the system really works but then gets shut down by the broker, I think your problem is this "off market" thing. Now I don't know if your...
I am pretty sure that you can use pure programming languages with TradeStation. I don't know the details but apparently you can plug in DLLs or...
I think you'll find my threat called "Chabah on Automated Trading" to be helpful during the planning phase. I don't see how you can backtest a...
Unwinding Unwinding is the process of closing an open position, including the intermediary goals of capital protection, cost protection, risk...
Hey when y'all are finished figuring out the market trendiness, don't forget to look at specific sectors, too. As for the daily trendiness,...
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